With what and when does it make sense?

Reed is very undemanding

The term reed usually means reed or Chinese reed. An overview of the Reed species we give you here. Both reeds and Chinese reeds are very frugal and get by with few nutrients. It is important that there is an adequate supply of water. If the reed is at the edge of a water, you hardly need to pay any attention to it.

Care in the year of planting

you Plant reeds Best in spring. Then it has a whole year to get used to the location and get through the winter perfectly.
You shouldn't fertilize your reeds in the first year!
Watering is particularly important in the first year so that the roots can grow well. One is also highly recommended when planting Root lock to put, so that the reeds cannot proliferate.

Fertilize the reeds little

In the following years it is completely sufficient if you pamper your reeds or Chinese reeds with a little compost once a year. Alternatively is also suitable

Complete fertilizer. But beware: Over-fertilization Your reeds! The motto here is: Better too little than too much. Over-fertilization can discolour the leaves and, in the worst case, cause the plant to die.

When is fertilization carried out?

The best time to fertilize is in spring after pruning, when the first stalks sprout. This is how you provide your reeds with the nutrients they need to grow quickly and healthily. If you forgot to fertilize in spring, you can still fertilize in summer without any problems. Fertilization should only be avoided in autumn, as otherwise you will give the reeds, which are just preparing for winter time, an unnecessary growth spurt.